FrogAddict Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I just started pouring lead and I was a bit concerned with the impurities in the lead I was using. I jumped on good old TU and found some great advice on using wax and lighting the smoke on fire to clean the lead. Now I can't remember who posted it but it sure worked wonderfully! Thank you whoever you are! This site has been so helpful in getting my small tackle business off the ground (Crow Wing Lures). It seems every time I run into an issue, the answer is only a TU search away. I'm not making much money yet but I'm sure enjoying myself! Thank you to all the TU contributors that are generous with their knowledge and wisdom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 FrogAddict, thank you for posting the success you've had from tips that the members here provided to you. It isn't required but it is a breath of fresh air and really helps others as they know the fluxing advice worked for you. It is also nice because you see guys come here and are quick to take the help and never give back and then show up 2 years later when they need help again. If everyone here did that then there wouldn't be a site like this, so I'd like to thank you again for giving back, it is greatly appreciated and posting results of what worked for you is giving back. Good luck on your business venture and congrats on the success!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 If you run out of candle wax, parrifin wax works well and can be bought pretty cheap at the grocery store in the canning area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I prefer beeswax. It smells better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 FrogAddict, it is nice to see that some members search info and find it on there own , and take the bull by the horns and run with it. It is even nicer to see some guys come back and post their successes along with some appreciation to all the guys who contribute on here daily. No-one on TU expects any gratitude for sharing their knowledge, but it sure is nice to read about it once in awhile. Many guys on here answer any and all questions regularly no matter how trivial day in and day out. Thanks for posting, good luck on your future endeavors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Thanks for the replies fellas! APdriver, I use paraffin wax now. I started with some old birthday candles but they didn't work that well. They would burn for a moment but then go out. Oh, here's a tip I forgot to mention in my original post. If you keep your fan on at low speed when you light your smoke, it'll keep the flames going for a longer period of time which helps carbonize the gunk (technical term). One more thing, I bought my lead from Rotometals but I went through Amazon. The price was about the same shipped and I needed it quick so it all worked out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscatman76 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I wax with candle wax a lot but I haven't ever set it on fire. I pour in my garage so I'm scared to light it on fire. am I messing up by just letting it smoke? (I do open the doors and back away when it smokes though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I do a lot of casting, lures/jigs and bullets. I never set it on fire and it works just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) The guy that I received the original advice from said that when you set it on fire it works much better. but you have to stir when its on fire to bring the impurities to the surface. He's a metals guy who explained it much better than I can. It basically carbonizes that impurities I believe. I'll try to find the original thread and post it here. Here it is, sagacious is the one who gave me the great advice! http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/13369-best-lead-melt-flux/ Edited April 23, 2018 by FrogAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_Chapter_4_Fluxing.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Interesting read LimpNoodle. sawdust seems like the best solution but wax will probably suffice for my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I use paraffin from the grocery store, works fine. My pot doesn't get drained unless I'm having a problem. Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
